The Leader s Pursuit of Wholeness

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1 The Leader s Pursuit of Wholeness January 28, 2016 David A. Muench, MDiv, MS, LMFT Director-Ministerial Care Concordia Plan Services

2 Definitions: Wellness is a condition in which individual components in our lives are functioning optimally; 2

3 Wellbeing describes healthy interdependence of optimally functioning individual components; 3

4 Wholeness is experienced with the interdependence of optimally functioning individual components to the end that who we are and what we do resounds fully to the glory of our Creator. 4

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6 The Creator s Divine Design: Every created entity functioning optimally In harmony with every other created entity functioning optimally

7 glorifying the Creator! 7

8 The mission of Jesus is the restoration of the Divine Design 8

9 Until He returns in glory, we continue longing for, working toward the restoration of wholeness. (consider Ephesians 4:15) 9

10 This life is not godliness, but the process of becoming godly; not health, but getting well; not being, but becoming; not rest, but exercise. We are not now what we shall be, but we are on the way M. Luther [A Defense and Explanation of All Articles (AE 32:24).] 10

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12 Spiritual Wellbeing 12

13 All our strategies and efforts toward wholeness require direction and motivation by virtue of our relationship as redeemed children of God. 13

14 Grounded in a robust grasp of righteousness by grace, through faith in Jesus; 14

15 Engaging activities which enhance and solidify faith; (Remaining in the Scripture, meditation, prayer, and living the fruit of the Spirit.) 15

16 Avoiding activities that threaten faith; 16

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18 Relational Wellbeing 18

19 Humanity was created for and at its best in healthy relational connections. (Genesis 2:18; Ephesians 5; Hebrews 10:24-25) 19

20 Relationships are healthy when: Love is reciprocal and appropriate for the level of connection; 20

21 (Love is characterized by a willingness to sacrifice something important for the good of another.) 21

22 Relationships are healthy when: Participants are willing to be vulnerable/approachable; 22

23 Relationships are healthy when: Safety prevails - judgment is postponed. 23

24 Relational Wellbeing is enhanced listening skills are employed, tongues are controlled, and appropriate apology is practiced. 24

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26 Emotional Wellbeing 26

27 Emotional Wellbeing includes: Self awareness; 27

28 Emotional Wellbeing includes: Self regulation; 28

29 Emotional Wellbeing includes: Altruistic motivation; 29

30 Emotional Wellbeing includes: Empathy. 30

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32 Physical Wellbeing 32

33 The leader experiencing physical wellbeing is: Informed about various needs and functions of his/her own body; 33

34 Intentional about maintaining functionality within realities of the fallen condition; 34

35 Respectful of the body as residence of the eternal soul and the Holy Spirit, attending to what s put into the body 35

36 and intentionally thoughtful about what s done with the body. 36

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38 Financial Wellbeing 38

39 Financial Wellbeing in a leader is marked by: Assent with Godly perspective for the role of money; 39

40 Financial Wellbeing in a Church Worker is marked by: Generosity / Eagerness to be a blessing. 40

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42 Vocational Wellbeing 42

43 Vocational Wellbeing includes: Effective engagement of gifted passions; 43

44 Vocational Wellbeing includes: Balanced priorities among vocational pursuits; 44

45 Vocational Wellbeing includes: Advancing Jesus mission to restore the Divine Design. (Colossians 3:23) 45

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47 Intellectual Wellbeing 47

48 Intellectual Wellbeing for a leader includes: Life-long commitment to genuine curiosity; 48

49 Human understanding subject to Divine revelation; 49

50 Application of cognitive growth to advancing Jesus mission to restore the Divine Design. 50

51 Questions to think about: - How do commitments for change become a part of my DNA? - How do concepts become behavior? - To whom will I be accountable? 51

52 Questions and Comments 52

53 When you d like to get in touch David A. Muench 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd. St. Louis, MO david.muench@concordiaplans.org 53